Building in the Shadow of Doubt: How Innovation Flourishes in Volatile Markets

While data is crucial in fintech and crypto, true innovation often emerges from building in spite of uncertainty. From the early days of Compound and Uniswap to the rise of companies like Stripe, Bitcoin’s developers, and Revolut, founders consistently leveraged gut calls alongside data-driven decision making. The key lies in understanding which metrics matter most during each stage of development and acting with conviction even when consensus is lacking.